Store front construction



July 19, 1938.

F. J. PLYM STORE FRONTl CONSTRUCTION Filed June 22,v 193s l .Il lVfl/fan.,

Patented July 19, 1938 UNITED STATES l 2,124,353 l f vPATENT oFFicE2,124,353 STORE. FRONT coNs'rRUcTIoN Francis J. Plym, Niles, Mich.,assignor to The 'Y Kawneer'C'ompany, Ni1es,Mich., a corporation ofMichigan Application June 22, 1935, SerialfNo. 27,885

6 Claims.

for yieldably yet firmly mounting and holding a pane of glass inadjusted position.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a novel combinationof glass retaining members adapted to hold a pane ofglass with `auniform pressure throughouttheir length, Whereby to eliminate the dangerof cracking or splitting of the glass due to an unequal grippingpressure. In prior constructions, vthe outer sash member or moulding wasmade adjustable tov move toward or away from the glass by means ofscrews, cam members or the like. These screws, cam members, etc., werespaced at intervals throughout the length of the sash members and wereadjusted until the desired pressure was appliedV to the pane. Suchrpressure Was dependent upon the workman installing `the store front,applying a uniform pressure by adjusting each screw, cam member or thelike an equal amount. It will be readily apparent that this was seldom,if ever, accomplished in actual practice, Yand even though accomplished,pressure wasv applied at spaced points and not equally over the entirelength'of the glass.

By means `of the `present novel construction,

suitable retaining pressure is applied tothe glass regardless of vany'variations in thickness.r Thus the construction can be standardized forretaining glass eventhough such glassv may vary in thickness.

It is another object of the present invention to provide'a novel glassretaining `means y which permitsa perfect mitre at the cornersor meetingedges. The outer sash member or moulding is always maintained in perfectalignment and so the meeting edges of adjoining or abutting mouldingsalways provide an even', perfect alignment andmitre.v y l Furtherobjects are to provide a construction of maximumsimplicity, eiciency,economy and ease `ofassembly and operation, and such further objects,advantages and capabilities `as will later more `fully vappear and areinherentlypossessed thereby. f

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The invention further residesin the construction, combintion andarrangement of parts illus-j trated rin the accompanying drawing, andwhile I have shown therein a'preferred embodiment, it is tobe understoodthat the same is susceptiblel 5 of ymodiiication and change, andcomprehends other details, arrangements of parts, features andconstructions Without departing from the4 spirit of, the invention.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary v iew in front elevation of a Window or storefront provided with the novel sash construction.

Fig. l.2 is a View in vertical cross section takenin av planerepresented by the line 2--2 of Figfl. 1:5

Figs. 3, 4, and 5 are fragmentary viewsin perspective of the elements orsections comprising the novel combination.

' Fig. 6 is a view in verticalcross section of an alternate sashconstruction. a

Fig. 7 is a view in' vertical cross sectionof a further alternateconstruction.

Referring more 'particularly to the,` disclosure in Figs. 1 to 5,inclusive, of the drawing, theembodiment therein shown comprises'a storefront construction l adapted to form Ya setting or mounting for a paneof glass 2. The storefront construction consists of an inner sash memberor pane seating section'S, an outer sash memberor moulding 4 and aresilient strip or member 15 for e rmly, yet' yieldably,' retaining thepane in its proper adjusted position. f 1 By means of the presentconstruction and arrangement, the glass is placed under no 4unduestrains and stresses caused bythe present universal method of mountingther glass in Which-` screws, cam members or the like are employed insetting the glass. These screws, cam members or other clamping means areemployed to exert the necessary holding pressure and are spaced apart atsuitable distances along the edges of the glass. Thus the clamping orholding pressure is applied merely at these spaced points and suchpressure is further dependent upon the workman installing the glass,adjusting the screws, cammembers or like or equivalent adjusting means`are eliminated.

The glass-holding pressure `extends for the length it a The outer sashmember or moulding 4- is pro'- vided with an upper glass engagingforabutting portion I4, a lower channel portion I5 adapted to receive theledge I0 of the pane-seating section, and a flange or projection I6adapted to be received in the channel or groove 9. A suitable sheathingI1 is provided for covering and pro-5, tecting the sill 6, and isprovided with a lip I8 adapted to interlock with the downwardly ex--Vtendingleg I9 of ledge I0.

In the assembly of the pane of glass, the sheathing I1 and .pane-seatingsection 3 are mounted upon the sill and riser. Theglass is next placedupon strips of leather or the like 20 seating on the base of the section3. The moulding 4 is next placed in position with its flange orprojection I6 forced into thergroove 9 as shown in Fig. 2.

Next the resilient strip or retaining memberv 5 is pressed or forceddownwardly in between the flange or projection II and the rear face ofthe glass. This stripis preferably of suitable spring metal ofsubstantially U-shape as more particularly disclosed in Figs. 2 and 5,and provides an eflicient means for rmly retaining the glass inposition, yet of suilicient resiliency to permit the glass` to yield orflex upon the applicationof an undue ystrain thereagainst. The metalofthe strip 5 as well as the metal of the sash membersmair be of anygauge or material suitable for the purpose and both sash members may berigid.

In Fig. 6 there is disclosed an alternate construction in whichthe'pane-seating section 2I is formed with a glass-holding ledge 22having an upstanding lip 23, a base 24 provided withan interlocking part25, and rear or inner projecting part or flange 26, the lower edge orlip 21 thereof being adapted to seat or4 anchor in a groove formed inthe riser 28 of the sill 29.

Theouter sash member or moulding 30 is pro-v vided with a glass abuttinglip 3| and an inter-A locking part 32 adapted to engage with theinterlocking partv25 and retain vthe moulding in'its proper position.The upstanding lip 23 provides a retaining means as well as a guide foraligning the leather blocks 33.

In this alternate form of the invention, the resection 2|, but thefunction and operation of the strip or resilient memberis identical withthat shown in Figs. 2 and 5. Also, a wire or rod 36 may be provided forstiening the angle when there is a mitre, or, if desired, this wire maybe replaced by an angle member.

Fig. '7 discloses a further alternate construction in which the sashmembers 31 and 38 are preferably formed of extruded metal.` The innermember or pane seating section 31 is formed with a glass-holding ledgeor base 39, having a downwardly turned lip 49 and an inner projectingpart v 01' flange 4I, this inner sash member seating upon and connectedto a riser 4 2 of a sill 43.

The outer sash menubel 91. mQuldng 38 is DI?? vided with a glassabutting or holding portion 44 and a base 45 having an upwardly curvedlip 46 and a downwardly or outwardly projecting portion 41. The baseflange 4I of the inner sash member and the projection 41.0f the outersash member or moulding are bevelled or mitred to permit a readyassembly of the sash construction and retention of the parts in theiradjusted position. l

In each of the embodiments of the invention, the inner sash member ismounted in position and the glass is then set upon the leather strips 0rblocks. The moulding or outer sash member is next placed in position andinterengaged or interlocked with the inner sash member and then theresilient strip is forced or pressed into the space intermediate therear side of the glass and the j upstanding flange or projection of theinner sash member.

It will be readily appreciated that the entire adjustment is from therear of the glass. There are no screws, cam members or other adjustingmeans to exert an unequal pressure against the glass, but an equalizedand continuous pressure is aplied throughout the extent of the glass.Also the outer sash members or sections thereof are always in perfectalignment anda perfect mitre results. Although not essential in thepresent construction because of such perfect mitre, cap members 49 maybe provided at the corners if desired.

It is to be understood that the resilient strips which form the gutterof the store front, as well as the outer sash members or mouldings, areprovided with openings suitably spaced to permit the proper drainage ofcondensate, etc., as well as for proper ventilation.

Having thus described the invention- I claim:

1. In a store front construction, the combination ofv a pane seatingsection adapted to be mounted upon a sill or other support and having aange positioned adjacent to but spaced from the rear of the pane, a baseupon which the pane is mounted, a longitudinally extending channel and aledge; a moulding adapted to be mounted upon said section and having aprojection adapted to be received in said channel and a part adapted tooverlap and interlock with said ledge; and a resilient member adapted toseat intermediate the pane seating section and rear of the pane foryieldably retaining the pane in position.

2. In a store front construction, the combinavtion of a pane-seatingsection for supporting a pane of glass and provided with alongitudinally extending, upwardly projecting flange, a moulding havinga projection adapted to be received in said section and readily removedtherefrom or replaced and when assembled, forming the exposed outer faceof the store front construction, and a resilient member adapted to beplaced intermediate said iiange and glass and bear against a side ofsaid glass with an equal pressure throughout its extent.

3. In a store front construction, the combination of a pane ofglass,unitary rigid inner and outer sash members,-interlocking projections onsaid members, an upstanding ange on one of said members forming achannel between'it and the Iside of theglass adjacent thereto, and aresilient member adapted to be forced into said channel and against theange and the glass for forcing the glass against the other of said rigidmembers, said resilient member extending for the Ilength of said sashmembers and adapted-'to exert a uniform pressure against the glass forthe complete length thereof.

4. In a store front construction, the combination of an integral rigidinner pane-seating section, a rigid integral pane supporting moldinghaving a part thereof adapted to interlock with a part on the sectionwhereby to lock said section and moulding together, and means forclamping a pane of glass in adjusted position, said means consisting ofa U-shaped resilient strip adapted to be pressed into the spaceintermediate the paneseating section and glass and thereby force theglass into contact with the rigid moulding and exert a uniform pressureagainst the rear face of the glass throughout its extent.

5. In a store front construction, the combinau tion of an innerpane-seating section, a groove formed in said member, an outer mouldingso formed as to completely protect the pane-seating section from theelements and having a glass engaging portion and a projection adapted toseat in said groove to retain said section and moulding in assembledrelation, and a resilient member for exerting pressure against the innersurface of the glass, said resilient member being wedged intermediatethe pane-seating section and glass.

6. A store front construction providing a setting for a pane of glassand comprising unitary rigid inner and outer sash members formed ofextruded metal and providing a pane seating section and a moulding,interlocking parts on the sash members for locking these members inassembled relation, a part on the outer member against which the glassis positioned and for supporting one side of the glass, an upstandingflange on the inner member spaced from the rear face of the glass andforming a recess between it and the glass, and a resilient memberadapted to be inserted intermediate the rear face of the glass and theupstanding ange so that a part thereof engages the glass throughout theextent of the setting and exerts a continuous and equalized holdingpressure thereagainst, and a part thereof seats Within the recess toretain the resilient member in position.

FRANCIS J. PLYM.

